The little Toyota Aygo X a big facelift, introducing hybrid technology and a ‘GR Sport’ trim level for the first time. Meet the car that wants to be a GR Yaris when it grows up. In looks if not in performance.
Because that new e-powertrain is shared with the regular versions of its Yaris and Yaris Cross siblings: a 114hp 1.5-liter three-pot with a compact electric motor and battery all powering the front wheels. Toyota has mounted the battery cell stacks in a longitudinal layout for better packaging.
Toyota binned the old 1.0-liter three-pot and manual gearbox, opting instead for a CVT auto. Fret not, because the new hybrid heart gets the Aygo X from 0-100kph in a shade under 10s—an almost five-second improvement over the outgoing ICE-only package.
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Looks good, too—chunky, robust. The Aygo X’s redesigned body sits atop Toyota’s GA-B platform, and features more angular headlights and longer overhangs (by 76mm) to accommodate the bigger engine. You’ll have a choice of 17- or 18-inch alloys to wedge beneath the wider arches, and black paint draped along the roof and rear sections.
Inside, it’s business as usual: space for four, lots of recycled fabrics for the upholstery and an unchanged 231-liter cargo capacity. Fronted by a 7-inch digital display, other tech includes two USB-C charging ports, a wireless phone charger, and Toyota Safety Sense pack as standard. You know, pre-collision warning, lane assist, emergency stop, that sorta thing. Customers can also update these OTA in a first for the Aygo X.
As for that GR Sport trim, it won’t get any more power, but it will get bespoke shocks and springs, plus a sharper steering setup said to improve cornering dynamics. Visual changes include the ‘G-pattern’ mesh grille and black hood.
More photos of the 2025 Toyota Aygo X:
NOTE: This story first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
